4 Tiny Cameras That Hide Incredibly Long Zooms

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Looking for a zoom that lets you traverse long distances with a simple touch, but not up for lugging around huge camera lenses? This article is for you 🙂

To prepare it, I have subjected several cameras to a strict selection process and against very specific criteria that they had to meet. The result is 4 cameras that you will find below, which fulfill the following:

• They are all compact cameras. They fit in any pocket.
• They are all from well-known brands with a proven tradition in the field of photo cameras.
• They are all priced below 350 Euros (at least as I write this article).
• They all have a user rating on Amazon of at least 4.5 out of 5.
• And now the strong point 😉 They are all cameras with an incredibly long zoom range. In a compact camera it is normal to find 3x zooms. There are compact cameras that offer 6x, there are 10x and even 20x. For this listing I’ve set the slider to 30x, which is insane (in the magnificent sense of the word lol).

Do you want to discover these 4 compact cameras with 30x zooms? Let us begin.

One of the best compact cameras that offer 30x zoom. It brings 20.4 megapixels of resolution, Wi-Fi and NFC connection to send your photos directly to your mobile devices (smartphone, tablet, etc.), and all the other features you can look for in a modern compact camera.

I particularly like the fact that it offers controls for using the camera in full manual mode. Another very useful detail is the ergonomic grip it has, which makes it easy to hold and shoot the picture.

Its price on the official Sony website right now is around 410 Euros, but you can buy it on Amazon for only N/A

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Another great camera in terms of zoom, no less than 30x, packed in an extremely compact body that is no bigger than a pack of cigarettes. The magnificent optics are striking in this camera Vario-Sonnar T you wear, signed by Zeiss. It also incorporates a powerful optical image stabilizer that compensates for the involuntary movements of the photographer’s hand, achieving a less shaky image.

More advantages of this camera? Its giant screen (it occupies almost the entire back offering us a magnificent view of the photographic result) is also 180 degrees foldable, which is a highlight when it comes to selfie photography (self-portraits), in addition to other situations in which the angle shooting normally complicates vision. A flip screen is always appreciated.

Of the 400 Euros that officially costs the SonyDSC WX500 at the time I write these lines I am finding it on Amazon costing only €316.45. (I don’t know how long this discount will last, Amazon is notorious for its price fluctuations.)

It is available in white, black and red colors.

If having a 30x zoom seemed like a lot to you, what about 40x? 😉 Yes sir, full 40 optical magnification zoom. Leaving aside the bridge cameras and other more “burly” options, the Canon SX740HS It’s the most zoomable compact camera I’ve been able to locate (correct me if I’ve missed any). With a zoom like this you can take photos even in places where you have not even been, simply by zooming. I exaggerate a bit 😉 but it is true that when you experience such a long range zoom first hand you are a bit impressed.

It has Wi-Fi and NFC connectivity to connect it to the mobile phone and share photos, etc. In terms of video, it offers recording in 4K UHD.

In short, a true beast camouflaged in a body that fits in your pocket. You can find it on Amazon for €614.95

I list the features of this camera:

• Lens signed by the prestigious manufacturer of Leica lenses.
• High sensitivity MOS sensor. In Cristiano, this allows taking photos at night and in low light situations with a very high degree of sharpness.
• Manual controls to adjust the aperture and speed, as if it were a reflex camera.
• Photography in RAW format, which gives you a lot of freedom to post-process the photo and improve its settings. Again, similar to SLR cameras.
• Burst mode of 10 photos per second.
• The famous 30x zoom.

What more can you ask for in a compact camera?

If you are interested in getting the Panasonic TZ70you can get it on Amazon for N/A

I have not found more cameras that exceed the conditions that I mentioned at the beginning, but I think that with these 4 you have more than enough to choose from. Any of the 4 proposals more than meets the requirement of powerful zoom and reduced camera size, so whichever you choose, you will not be disappointed 😉

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